# Law of Desire (1987)

> A flamboyant Madrid playwright’s tangled queer romances spiral into jealousy, violence, and a desperate struggle over love and identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2381

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller, Comedy
- Director: Pedro Almodóvar
- Cast: Eusebio Poncela, Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Miguel Molina, Fernando Guillén, Manuela Velasco, Nacho Martínez, Bibiana Fernández
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093412/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: camp, witty, erotic, arthouse film night, lgbtq+ cinema night

## Synopsis

A tale of passion and jealousy unfolds in the vibrant streets of Madrid, where love knows no bounds.

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